Walking, backpacking and wildcamping in the UK's wilder landscape, as well as a bit of local stuff. "No dross. Some drivel" - 'A cracking read' (The Outdoors Station Podzine Dec 2007)

Sunday, June 17

Dear Diary:Sunday June 10th (17:00)

BLIND TARN (GR 263 966)552m

Arriving mid afternoon around 15:00 it looked as if the weather was finally on the turn. But sat here at 17:00 overlooking the panoramic view over Coniston Water and southwards towards Barrow it seemed once again that my good fortune is holding firm.

A brew by my side, a rock at my back, sun on my face, and wearing only a pair of shorts to protect my modesty from any curious hillwalkers who may be carrying their binoculars.

If I awoke to rain tomorrow I'd already regard the trip as a major success. 3 nights, 3 wildcamps, 3 locations.